18 year-old dies following shooting in Evans County
UPDATE: Jan.17, 2022, the GBI just confirmed the victim, Eric Brown, Jr., was 18 year old, not 15 as originally reported. Claxton, GA (January 16,…
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Mickey Byrd gets life sentence in 2019 shooting death of Moore
Following an all day trial on Wednesday before Atlantic Circuit Judge Robert Russell, a Claxton man accused of killing Steven Craig Moore, 22, more than…
Lewis remains county Chairman; Lockwood is Vice Chair
Tony Lewis was unanimously re-appointed chairman of the Evans County Board of Commissioners and Pratt Lockwood was approved as vice chair during the commissioners’ meeting…
Parade, Grand Marshals chosen for MLK parade
Sandra Boggs and Greg Stewart will serve as grand marshal and parade marshal for this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr., parade in Claxton. The parade,…
BOC, BOE approves resolutions for redistricting map
Evans County Board of Commissioners (BOC) and Board of Education (BOE) held a join public hearing on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 6 regarding adoption…
C.A.R.E.S. to host drive-thru fundraising event January 20
Evans County C.A.R.E.S. (Cancer Association Relief Effort and Support) will kick off its 2022 fundraising campaign with a drive-thru fundraising event. Donations will be accepted…
UGA Extension Service row crop production meetings begin Jan. 6
Seven meetings regarding row crop production, presented by Georgia (UGA) Extension offices, will be available in the coming months. The first meeting offered, slated for…
911 address ordinance approved by BOC
After months of consideration and research, Commissioners have approved a 911 address ordinance for Evans County. ….The two-page document states the purpose of the ordinance…
Claxton Man Arrested for murder of 10-month-old
Daequan Roberts, 21, of Claxton was arrested December 15, 2021, in relation to the death of his girlfriend’s 10-month-old son. Roberts was taken into custody…
‘Drug drop box’ available for proper disposal of prescription, over-the-counter medications
Evans County residents now have a place to safely dispose of old, expired or unwanted medications thanks to the Evans County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). Last…